Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Madagascar
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
-
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Vinca
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Catharanthus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Jacaranda and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Jacaranda and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Jacaranda and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.